Ella Schreiber, QPSA, APSA  


Patas Monkey by Ella Schreiber, QPSA, APSA

April 2018 - Patas Monkey

About the Image(s)

I went to my local zoo, of which I am a member, and wanted to check out the afternoon light. A MISTAKE… in any case, I made the most of the bright Arizona sun light. Usually, I walk right by this guy's enclosure, but, found him posing for me… I could not resist his cooperation and took full advantage by shooting what seemed to be 100 shots (actually 10) of him. He IS a male Patas monkey because of his size… which is twice as large as the females. They are the only ground-dwelling primates found in East & West Africa. I used a CS-Camera with a 70-200 lens @ 200mm, hand held, (through the enclosure fence) @ F4, 1/320, ISO 640 (even though it was BRIGHT Arizona sun, his enclosure was under some very large shade trees).
In post-camera processing the image was cropped, a bit of selective burning and dodging, sharpened, added a slight vignette, and a 2 pixel light grey stroke… and, called it good to go. I think he is so cute and handsome, my kind of guy!


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10 comments posted




 
Hi Ella, a good portrait, could be better if he was smiling!(just kidding) Perhaps your image could benefit from a little contrast?
  Posted: 04/07/2018 15:07:18



Ella Schreiber   Ella Schreiber
Hi Paul... you are exactly right... when I saw the image posted it looked flat... who knows ... but, I have one that I post processed using NIK Ella   Posted: 04/07/2018 20:42:21
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It looks much better now Ella.

  Posted: 04/13/2018 07:16:23



Peter Clark   Peter Clark
Super portrait with great detail which benefits from the increase in contrast. The original post is rather flat and looks over exposed.   Posted: 04/13/2018 04:13:16



John Gilkerson   John Gilkerson
Ella, a super portrait.
I agree with the suggestions concerning contrast.
The revised image is so much better.   Posted: 04/19/2018 02:46:13



 
Hi, Ella!

A chic and characteristic portrait turned out. Super! I agree with the suggestions concerning contrast.   Posted: 04/20/2018 02:57:47



Ian Chantler   Ian Chantler
Hi Ella
You have had so many great shots from your zoo visits and this is a superb portrait he looks like rather a stern Victorian gentleman I agree with Pauls original comment about upping the contrast which you did and it has really lifted it I am sure the monkey would love a copy.Well done Ella a superb animal portrait.   Posted: 04/21/2018 13:22:22
Ella Schreiber   Ella Schreiber
Ian, thank you for your comments... @ my last visit to the zoo, I checked in on this "cutie"... and, he gave me the cold shoulder... with hind sight, I guess I was pretty lucky he posed for me on my first visit... so much for a cute, handsome and my kind of guy... on to the next shot :-)   Posted: 04/21/2018 17:46:32



Ian Chantler   Ian Chantler
Ella
He's just playing hard to get I am sure you will win him over
  Posted: 04/21/2018 18:22:15



Ed Ries
Ella, nice animal portrait. The eyes grab your attention. I would like to see a little more contrast to make the fur pop.   Posted: 04/24/2018 12:58:45